Liz will read some truly funny poetry from I COULD PEE ON THIS: AND OTHER POEMS BY CATS, and its canine-themed companion volume I COULD CHEW ON THIS.
$15 at the door. Stick around for the afterparty–no cover– and raise a glass of wine with Liz and the Cloud & Leaf crew.
TEEN NIGHT at North Coast Pinball is this Friday August 15th, 6-8 PM. FREE PINBALL and Games, Arts/Crafts, for ALL TEENS! ALL TEENS WELCOME (teens only!) Please spread the word and send your teens in for FREE FUN!! Thank you!
Contact Christy (503) 800-1092, Christy@cosmichealingnw.com for info/questions, or to donate
Curious about Your Nervous System?
Have questions about Somatic Practice?
Wondering how the outside world affects your body?
Come Join Us this Wednesday to Listen and Contribute to a conversation about bodies! This week will be a time folks who have been engaging in somatic drop in to ask questions about their practice or for anyone interested in nervous system and somatic practice to grow their awareness. Ask your Questions or Just Listen!
Link Below:
www.somaticwholebeing.com/community-offerings
Cost: Venmo payment $10-20 drop donation- SEE QR CODE
ZOOM LINK: naropa.zoom.us/j/95704439451
In this workshop series we will:
Address inner barriers so you can ask for what you need
Transform energetic blockages so you can stand your ground
Find the courage to say what you mean
Relearn body language to support communication
Change vocal habits for better self-expression
Practice using words that are unequivocal, clear, and kind
You will walk away with the confidence and clarity to deepen your kindness in all your relationships — including with yourself.
Katja Biesanz LPC has been a psychotherapist for twenty years. She also employs tools from Yoga, Qigong, and other energy healing forms. As a movement coach and professional dancer she has helped countless people embody their authentic selves.
5 Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 pm
ONLINE
$275.
August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 17
The last class will be for catching up, practice, and for questions
RSVP to
katjabiesanz@icloud.com
It’s been a while. Time for our next VFP meeting. Lots to discuss. Here is the info:
Place – Manzanita Public Library
Date – Thursday, August 14
Time. – 10:30 PST
Everyone is welcome. You need not be a vet to attend. Just for peace. I’ve attached the agenda and an article.
Come on in, the water is fine. It you can’t join in person, you can always zoom in
Veterans for Peace is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Brian
Conversations With The City is an open format discussion and Q&A to communicate with members of the city council in a more informal setting.
There is no focus this month so please feel free to come and ask your questions, share your thoughts or simply listen and jump in.
The Manzanita Library is located at 571 Laneda Avenue and the conversation runs from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
We look forward to discussing any of your questions & comments, or any topic regarding the City.
Friday, August 15, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Behind Manzanita’s New City Hall
635 Manzanita Avenue
Manzanita, OR
What: An inclusive and diverse Men’s Group
Where: 34610 Lodgepole Drive in Pine Ridge neighborhood
When: Second and Fourth Sunday of every month
Next : Sunday, August 10th, 3:00pm
Why: It is beneficial to experience a diverse circle of men – all ages – all walks of life – all points of view – let’s expand the possibilities
How: A few of us have been meeting for over ten years, others are new to the process. Each man adds to the gathering. We all have connection to a vast knowledge. The group intelligence is more expansive than the individual awareness. There is a great release and power in sharing our wisdom and vulnerabilities.
We are confidential.
We are inclusive.
We are diverse.
New men are always welcome in this circle.
Bring yourself.
Be yourself.
Add yourself to the mix – see what happens.
If you need directions or have questions call Michael at 503-616-6538
Music this week is by Dean Mueller. After years of performing with renowned bands and blues legends, Dean stepped into the spotlight with his 2023 debut solo album Life Ain’t All Roses, which introduced audiences to his blend of storytelling and folk-inspired melodies rooted in blues tradition. Based in Oregon since 1998, Dean has become a vital figure in the region’s music scene, both as a performer and a promoter. With his 2024 album Wishes Never Gone, he continues to carve his own path—writing songs that resonate with authenticity and invite listeners to hold on to the dreams and desires that never truly fade.
Our sponsor of the week is Sunset Vacation Rentals. Located right here on Laneda, they provide property management and vacation rental services in and around Manzanita. They were quick to support the farmers market and our Triple Up SNAP match, where we provide an extra $20 to SNAP shoppers to spend at the market every week. We appreciate the local businesses who support our vendors, our market, and our community!
See you all Friday, 4-7 at 635 Manzanita Ave.
TEEN NIGHT at North Coast Pinball is Friday August 15th, 6-8 PM. FREE PINBALL and Games, and art/craft for ALL TEENS. ALL TEENS WELCOME (TEEN ONLY). Please spread the word and send your teens in for FREE FUN!
Contact Christy (503) 800-1092, Christy@cosmichealingnw.com for info/questions or to donate or volunteer for this event.
Thank you!
Check out the links of some of Chuck’s writing and videos at the bottom of the article on the Tillamook County Pioneer.
FYI it is NOT a potluck!
There are two class opportunities for you in Nehalem weekly:
Tuesday evenings at NCRD
5:15-6:45
This evening class is a slower flow helping us to destress, unwind and ready our bodies for a delicious nights sleep providing good rest and healing time. Great for beginners!
Thursday mornings at Sea Dream Yoga
8-9am
This morning flow wakes our bodies deliciously and sets us up for the day with better aligned posture and integrity in the fascial wetsuits we move around in! Better for bodies experienced with yoga-like movement.
Both classes are great for lymphatic health as the lymph system lives in our fascia. Dense fascia compresses nerves and blood circulation (think chronic pain and tension,) so it does with lymphatic vessels and all organs for that matter. Everything improves when we free our fascia to support blood and lymphatic circulation.
Please join us!
Register: www.ncrd.org become a member or purchase class pass punchcard.
www.seadreamyoga.com Pay drop-in rates or save 40% when you buy a studio class pass. I’m also able to invite one person for free each class. If you’d like to try a class at Sea Dream, please message me to confirm which date you’d like to attend and I’ll confirm your free trial class.
Thank you!
Kindly,
~ Libby
Elizabeth Seaver
IIN Health Coach
We’ll be building from 9 – 3 on Friday, August 15th and Saturday, August 16th. The hike is not very long or steep, but there is plenty of brush. We will cut our way through the brush and then focus on putting in trail tread.
Sign up & find more info here: www.eventbrite.com/e/alder-creek-farm-new-trail-construction-north-coast-2-days-registration-1513913458909?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawMAfzVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzZ2kwejhlNUs4d1hXT0k0AR5Feva…
This Week Intention:
This week we will be exploring the various ways our bodies engage with the world. Often we are so mentally oriented. This week we will explore the various ways our body experiences our environment. Playing with image, sound, movement, sensation, and emotion- we will explore the world of the SOMA.
Come Learn and Play!
When: Wednesdays, 8:30 – 9:00 AM (PT)
Where: Virtual meeting
Cost: $10–$20 via Venmo
Venmo Link Here
Website: somaticwholebeing.com
What is a Somatic Drop In?
Each week for half an hour I will be holding space and providing scaffolding for you to learn to tune into your body. Helping you develop your felt sense and orient to safety within your body first, then progressively learning to trust and engage with our somatic experience. Like learning a new language it takes time and practice.
Why?
Rituals are important. Rituals are developed to help us build connection and relationship. Developing a relationship with ourselves by re-membering the body in a culture consumed by the cognitive is essential. To feel a sense of unity we need to start with our own bodies. Developing TRUST here…in our own skin first.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 4TH, 2025
Doors 11am – Program 12-5:30pm
PINE GROVE COMMUNITY HOUSE
225 LANEDA AVE. MANZANITA, OREGON
manzanitafilmfestival.com
Tickets are available now at manzanitafilmfestival.com
– $10 for all screenings
– $20 for all screenings plus a Manzanita Film Festival seat cushion.
– Tickets include complimentary beverages, snacks, plus a raffle ticket to win prizes from local businesses.
See you at the Pine Grove!
– Justin Graham & Pam Statz, Festival Directors
Questions about the festival? Interested in volunteering?
Please get in touch at manzanitafilmfestival@gmail.com
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting the festival. We couldn’t do it without you! Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, Oregon Film, The Winery at Manzanita, Laurelhurst Theater & Pub, San Dune Inn, and Ocean Inn.
Conscious Connected Breathwork with Heather Tides, who is a long time LMT, experienced herbalist and breath work facilitator, visiting from the central coast of CA (she is the sister of April who owns Sea Dream)!
In this form of breathwork you will have the opportunity to access the subconscious, stuck or stagnant parts of the mind/body and reveal new pathways towards healing, inspiration and clarity using the power of your own breath.
This rhythmic and activating breathing experience can open the door to profound insights, deep emotional release, and states of expanded awareness.
WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 21 at 9:30am
WHERE: Sea Dream Studio in Nehalem
35915 N Hwy 101, Nehalem
WHAT TO BRING: Yourself and an open heart/mind. We have yoga mats, props, and blankets in the space. (If you prefer to bring your own mat or props/pillows feel free.) We have filtered water available with little cups but feel free to bring your own vessel if you like!
REGISTER: www.SeaDreamYoga.com
Direct link to register: SeaDreamScheduling.as.me/ConsciousConnectedBreathwork
QUESTIONS? Email us at: SeaDreamheNehalem@gmail.com
Description
Nestled just outside the small town of Mosier, Oregon, in the Columbia River Gorge, the cemetery burial areas are interwoven with hiking trails and offer majestic mountain views of Hood, Adams, Defiance, and the Simcoe range. The panorama extends to the Columbia River and the Mosier Creek Valley and encompasses forests, sprawling orchards, and vineyards.
Presenter
Russell Hargrave lives with his wife and two children in Mosier, Oregon. He enjoys the outdoor life, his job, and raising a family. The land’s rugged beauty beckons him to the outdoors daily, as he and his brother did growing up on a small farm. However, when his younger brother died unexpectedly 10 years ago, he was unprepared for the grief. With the anguish from his brother’s death still palpable, Russell was faced with the question of where his mother, he, and his wife would be buried. After realizing they could continue to be a part of this beloved land, Russell became passionate about creating a lasting, natural place connecting the living and the dead. Russel Hargrave is President of the Cemetery Association of Oregon. Russell’s career includes extensive experience in leadership, innovation, and business, as well as working as an executive for high-technology companies and the state of Oregon. He is a successful entrepreneur, having co-founded two locally based companies.
The City Council will be hosting a public forum for the community on the proposed housing amendments.
This forum will be held in person at the Manzanita City Hall, 655 Manzanita Ave, Manzanita OR 97130. The public may attend in person or call in using the zoom information below.
The public may watch live on the City’s Website: ci.manzanita.or.us/broadcast
or by joining the Zoom meeting:
us02web.zoom.us/j/81493492687?pwd=hZEn7Ro7ugMU8nGRhXenm7rC5boOTW.1
Meeting ID: 814 9349 2687
Passcode: 851343
Call in number: +1 253 215 8782
The mission of Conscious Aging and Community Connections is to strengthen our community by helping each of us live our very best lives. Our recent programs have addressed a wide variety of serious and challenging topics around aging and end of life… from writing wills and advanced directives to fraud prevention, support for caregivers, fall prevention, and “what to say to someone who is dying”. These are serious and important topics.
However, we recognize that one of our most valuable offerings is not at all serious…. It’s just plain fun. You have told us that you enjoy our “getting to know you” sessions and asked for more….and it has been well documented that people who have strong community support live longer and happier lives. So, in the interest of community building, we try to sprinkle FUN in with the more serious topics.
We invite you to join us for our next “Getting to Know You” event on Monday, August 11th, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Pine Grove. The goal is simply to get to know each other and have fun!
Oh wait, there’s homework!!!
· On a small piece of paper, very briefly write an activity or skill at which you excel and that enhances your self-esteem (e.g., “I bake excellent berry pies”). Fold for privacy and bring to the session.
· On another piece of paper, briefly note something unusual, or surprising about yourself, (quirky and amusing is a plus…and preferably something no one knows, or would guess) Fold for privacy and bring to the session.
Conscious Aging and Community Connections is a sponsored program of Pine Grove Community House. A suggested donation of $5 at the door supports facility upkeep and cleaning costs.
Come join us for Yoga with veterans and with Janet. It’s fun, healthy and will limber you up. Everyone is welcome, so come on. Janet is an excellent teacher.
Here is the info:
Day – Wednesday
Time – 10:30 PST
Place – NCRD in Nehalem
If you can’t join in person, you can still zoom in via the following link:
us02web.zoom.us/j/82315818270
See you there.
Brian